politicize
to engage in or discuss politics.
Origin of politicize
1- Also especially British, po·lit·i·cise .
Other words from politicize
- po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, noun
- de·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, noun
- de·po·lit·i·cize, verb (used with object), de·po·lit·i·cized, de·po·lit·i·ciz·ing.
- non·po·lit·i·ci·za·tion, noun
Words that may be confused with politicize
- politicize , politick
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How to use politicize in a sentence
We believe the answer with health care is making the Affordable Care Act work, not politicizing it.
Goodbye, Blue: A Post-Obama Democratic Doctrine | Doug Schoen, Jessica Tarlov | November 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd those who suggest any changes are simply “politicizing” the situation to fit their political agenda.
Was George W. Bush “politicizing” 9/11 when he created the Department of Homeland Security?
Still, when I look at Europe, I wonder about the costs of politicizing Judaism.
Among those, a reminder of the danger associated with politicizing foreign policy crises.
When Silence Should be a Politician's First Instinct | Justin Green | September 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for politicize
politicise
/ (pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz) /
(tr) to render political in tone, interest, or awareness
(intr) to participate in political discussion or activity
Derived forms of politicize
- politicization or politicisation, noun
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